Re: Viola lutes Splendens/ now Hepatica
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- Subject: Re: Viola lutes Splendens/ now Hepatica
- From: J* G* a* O* P*
- Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 17:42:41 GMT
The message <0ad801c0ad52$7372c9c0$LocalHost@default>
from "GeneBush" <genebush@otherside.com> contains these words:
> Hello Marilyn,
> I have the most success growing hepatica in a north or east facing exposure. I
> do believe location is important,if not primary consideration. Next on the list is
> raised beds seem to work best. Something well-drained and containing lots of
> humus, such as leaf mold, rotted woods chips, etc. I mulch with chopped leaves
> each fall as they are removed from the lawn,
Gene,
Do you cut the old leaves off yours round February time as you might
do with a hellebore? I was tempted to this year so that the flowers
were more visible but have yet to discover whether it will have
weakened the plant.
Janet Galpin, near Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK, Min temp: -8
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